National Inquiry into Missing
and Murdered Indigenous
Women and Girls

Junior Researcher

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ Research Team has a position available for one (1) experienced, full-time Junior Researcher.

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is an independent Commission that is separate from the federal government. Employees are appointed on a term basis. We are committed to hiring qualified Indigenous staff and encourage candidates to self-identify accordingly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in conducting research on topics related to the National Inquiry’s research projects and activities;

Collects, reviews, collates and summarizes information from a wide range of reports, studies and published academic literature on issues related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada;

Prepares tables, charts, diagrams, and other materials for reports and briefing notes;

Reviews and analyzes hearing transcripts, expert reports and other materials submitted to the National Inquiry to identify relevant information on key themes and issues for the National Inquiry’s reports;

Drafts text for various chapters and sections of the National Inquiry’s reports.

Prepares and updates content and materials for NI-MMIWG internal information sharing and the public website

Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Research

QUALIFICATIONS

Language requirements

Fluency in oral and written English or French is essential

Fluency in oral and written in a second language (English, French or Indigenous language) is an asset

Education

University undergraduate degree in Indigenous studies, law, social sciences, or humanities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

Conducting research using unpublished data and secondary sources

Writing major research reports and/or papers

Knowledge

Knowledge of Indigenous and social sciences research methodologies and ethics

Knowledge of Indigenous peoples’ cultures, history and contemporary issues

Knowledge of issues pertaining to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls an asset

As per the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls seeks to promote the employment of Indigenous Peoples as its primary purpose is to serve their needs.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume/CV to m.gabryluk@mmiwg-ffada.ca by August 11, 2017. In the subject line, please indicate “Junior Researcher”. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this position.

We thank you for your interest in working for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We expect to conduct interviews in late August or early September. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.